Joel John Heidelbaugh, MD
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About
Dr. Heidelbaugh received his medical degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University and completed his family medicine residency at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, also in Syracuse, New York. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP), and is the first family physician to receive the designation of Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG) for his research contributions to the field. Dr. Heidelbaugh sees patients at the Ypsilanti Health Center and attends on the Department of Family Medicine's inpatient adult medicine at the University of Michigan Hospital. His clinical interests include preventive health screening for men, women and children of all ages; chronic disease management; disorders of the gastrointestinal system; and men’s health and urologic conditions. Dr. Heidelbaugh's practice encompasses patients of all ages, spanning a wide spectrum of both medical and psychosocial disease states.
Dr. Heidelbaugh is a co-author of guidelines for the American Gastroenterologic Association (AGA) and American Urological Association (AUA). He is a past president of the American Society for Men’s Health (ASMH) and has an appointment in the Department of Urology. He currently serves as the primary care lead for the Rome Foundation, the organization that creates scientific data and educational information to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders of gut-brain interaction. He has authored over 120 manuscripts and book chapters, has edited over 20 textbooks, and created the first evidence-based textbook on men’s health, Clinical Men’s Health: Evidence in Practice.
Areas of Practice
Preventive health screening for men, women and children of all ages; chronic disease management; disorders of the gastrointestinal system; and men’s health and urologic conditions
Locations
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Family Medicine Clinic | Ypsilanti Health Center 300 W Michigan Ave Ste 4000
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-5443Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
Residency
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Professional Organizations
Research Overview
Men's health (non-operative urologic conditions), gastroenterology (irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, disorders of gut-brain interaction), medical student education, cost-effective provisions of care, evidence-based medicine
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Patient Ratings
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Patient Comments
June 30, 2026 - "Dr. Heidelbaugh is the best doctor who has taken very good care of me!"
June 16, 2026 - "Every problem I mentioned was answered with, I can make an appointment with a specialist. I understand that in today's practice of medicine that's how it goes, but I miss the overall care a primary doctor used to give. Dr. Heidelbaugh listens well and shows concern."
June 14, 2026 - "Dr Joel Heidelbaugh is the best doctor in the U of M System"
May 16, 2026 - "I have been seeing Dr.Heidelbaugh for over [...] years. OUTSTANDING all around !"
May 8, 2026 - "Dr Heidelbaugh is one of the best doctors I have ever had."
May 1, 2026 - "Dr. Heidelbaugh knows me and my health issues very well. Always concerned and caring."
February 9, 2026 - "Dr Heidelbaugh has been my primary care physician for a number of years, at least [...] or so and has always been a caring and supportive physician. He is truly an inspirational asset [...]"
December 19, 2025 - "Dr Heidelbaugh was very thorough reviewing my test results and making recommendations for future tests."
December 16, 2025 - "Dr. Heidelbaugh is the best."
December 12, 2025 - "Dr. Heidelbaugh always take good care of me!"
